UPDATE: The Medical Examiner’s Office has confirmed that the body found is Giovanni Pelletier, identified through dental records and forensic testing.
The cause of death remains undetermined as toxicology reports are pending; however, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office indicates there are no signs of foul play.
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MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — Giovanni Pelletier, an 18-year-old from North Carolina, has been presumed dead after going missing during his visit to Florida.
Detectives from the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office have conducted a preliminary identification, indicating that the remains found in a retention pond near I-75 and State Route 70 are likely his.
As of Sunday, officials were unable to make a definitive identification due to the body’s “advanced state of decomposition.”
An autopsy has taken place, and according to the medical examiner, there are no indications of foul play or trauma. A cause of death is still pending toxicology reports and additional investigation.
Giovanni’s mother has requested privacy during this difficult time.
Furthermore, We Are The Essentials, a group dedicated to helping locate missing persons, posted a tribute online, commending Giovanni’s family for their resilience and extending their condolences.
Key Information
- Victim: Giovanni Pelletier, 18 years old
- Location: Found in a retention pond near I-75 and State Route 70, Manatee County, Florida
- Identification: Confirmed through dental records and forensic testing
- Cause of Death: Undetermined; pending toxicology reports
- Investigation Status: No signs of foul play; ongoing investigation
- Family Request: Privacy during this challenging time
- Community Support: We Are The Essentials expressed condolences online
Article original publish date: 2025-08-09 07:00:00
Article source: baynews9.com
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